Today in History: November 8, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés enters Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán
Today is Sunday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2026. There are 53 days left in the year. On Nov. 8, 1519, Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and his soldiers entered the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán, site of present-day Mexico City, welcomed by its ruler Moctezuma II. Cortés’ expedition would bring…